Jamie Farndale on Hong Kong's 2027 World Cup dreams

Hong Kong, China has just secured a historic spot at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, signaling a potential seismic shift in Asian rugby. From part-time players turning professional, to strategic collaborations across unions, David Pembroke speaks with Jamie Farndale—former Scottish international—about the nation’s journey, ambitions, and the broader ripple effects for the global game. As Hong Kong prepares to face top-tier nations in a challenging pool, the story highlights resilience, innovation, and the rising tide of rugby across Asia.Hong Kong's qualification for 2027: the game-changing milestoneThe transformation from part-time to full-time professional playersStrategic MOUs with Japan, China, and Australia to grow Asian rugbyThe impact of the Nan Fung Impact League inspired by Sail GPHong Kong's preparations for the Nation's Cup and World Cup debutThe future of women's rugby in Hong Kong and AsiaPLUS: how innovative social impact initiatives in rugby are redefining community engagement and athlete development across the globe.Ask Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack📧 Get in touch: [email protected] to Eleven labs for providing a grant to Rugby Unity so that we can use their world leading software.TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.